USA Wall Street sees sharp gains at the end of whipsaw week The value of US stocks picked up on Friday (February 9), giving investors some solace after a highly volatile week. 09/02/2018
Germany Party praises Schulz for refusing government role in coalition deal Andrea Nahles, the favourite to lead the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), described Martin Schulz's decision as "remarkable and humane". 09/02/2018
United Kingdom Scots scientists grow first ever human egg to maturity Researchers say this development could improve fertility treatment for many women 09/02/2018
Spain Who is Elsa Artadi, the emerging future president of Catalonia? An aide to Carles Puigdemont could be installed as the next leader of Catalan’s parliament, according to local media, while Puigdemont governs de facto from his refuge in Brussels. 09/02/2018
United Kingdom Grenfell conman jailed for 21 months Anh Nhu Nguyen was convicted after saying that his wife and son died in London's Grenfell tower disaster. 09/02/2018
United Kingdom Brexit deal in doubt over UK demands The EU's chief negotiatior, Michel Barnier, says agreement on a transition period after Brexit has been thrown into doubt by the UK's demands and is not a 'given' 09/02/2018
Syria Besieged Syrians suffer their bloodiest week in years Government air strikes on the rebel-held suburbs of Damascus have killed scores of Syrians, in what is said to be their worst week since 2015. 09/02/2018
Living Rare Picasso ceramics are on display in Copenhagen Louisiana Museum of Modern Art celebrates its 60th anniversary with the exhibition. 09/02/2018
World Inside Elie Saab's atelier: dream clothing In its second episode, Inspire Middle East delves into the universe of fashion icon Elie Saab with an exploration of the region’s elegant new trends. 09/02/2018
United Kingdom London's 'fatberg' moves from sewer to museum Museum of London opens its newest exhibition featuring the East End's 'fatberg'. 09/02/2018
business planet Going global: what do SMEs need to do to tap into international markets? Find out how one all-female SME on the Portuguese island of Madeira has successfully conquered the international stage. 09/02/2018
South Korea Winter Olympics kicks off with historic handshake The Winter Olympics started with a colourful ceremony, though the diplomacy was tougher to predict. 09/02/2018
Belgium Europe set to review daylight saving time Several northern European countries are urging the EU to abolish clock changes in winter and summer 09/02/2018
no comment Taiwan: Post earthquake rescue operations wind down The search for survivors has been hampered by more than 200 aftershocks. 09/02/2018
Greece EU Comissioner says he was framed in Novartis scandal Greek prosecutors say some Greek officials accepted money from Novartis. 09/02/2018
Europe News 'Ankara is no different from ISIL' former PYD leader tells euronews Salih Muslim told euronews that Turkey's Afrin operation is about regaining lost ground. 09/02/2018
USA Wall Street bounces back a day after huge plunge With US stocks set for their biggest weekly losses in at least six years, the three big indexes recovered some ground 09/02/2018
world news Olympic flame is lit, officially kicking off the Pyeongchang Games In frigid weather, athletes from the two Koreas marched into the stadium together, fuelling hopes for peace between the two nations technically at war since the 1950s. 09/02/2018
world news Luxury European jewellers failing to ensure ethical supply chains Which European brands are the best and worst when it comes to ethical sourcing? 09/02/2018
Italy Europe has a model for integrating Muslim migrants - in Sicily As Italy deals with the aftermath of a violent attack on immigrants, Muslims in Catania offer an example of how integration can work. 09/02/2018
Belgium Belgium is (slowly) sterilising all its cats European nation is the first country in the world to take the measure to avoid overpopulation. 09/02/2018
France Court upholds ex-FN leader Le Pen's expulsion The power struggle between Front National founder Jean-Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine continues as a court upholds his suspension from the party 09/02/2018
Europe News Julian Assange, Trump's parade plan and a new government for Germany It's all in this week's State of the Union with Stefan Grobe 09/02/2018
United Kingdom "Black Panther" has its European premiere The film is reported to have already broken records - with more pre-sales of tickets than any other Marvel movie. 09/02/2018
South Korea Winter Olympics opening ceremony starts The opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympics kicks off in Pyeongchang, South Korea. 09/02/2018
world news US Congress moves to end brief federal government shutdown The US Congress has moved to end a [brief government 09/02/2018
Cult Britain's most expensive car up for auction This 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato ‘2 VEV’ is expected to reach up to £15m at auction in Paris 09/02/2018
View EU tackles Geo-blocking with half-measures: View The EU's new law banning geo-blocking for e-commerce is perhaps one of the most important steps towards a true single market for consumers, writes the European Consumer Organisation's Agustín Reyna. 09/02/2018
Korea Kim Jong Un's sister meets South Korean President Kim Yo Jong is the first member of North Korea's ruling family to visit the South since the 1950-53 Korean War. 09/02/2018
USA Trump puts in 3 billion budget request to begin Mexican wall Initial sum earmarked for land and steel purchases for barrier along Mexican border, a key 2016 electoral promise for the president. 09/02/2018
